LOCATION
Tarzana is a district of Los Angeles in the San Fernando Valley located on Highway 101 west of Encino and east of Woodland Hills. Major freeways are located with a few minutes' drive?Highway 101 running east and west through the San Fernando Valley, I-405 which runs into Long Beach, and Highway 10 which runs to downtown Los Angeles and through Santa Monica.
TRANSPORTATION/AIRPORTS
Tarzana enjoys a central location 15 miles (20 minutes) from the Burbank Airport and 25 miles (30 minutes) from the Los Angeles International Airport.
BRIEF HISTORY
Tarzana is named after "Tarzan of the Apes", and is a tribute to Tarzan's creator, Edgar Rice Burroughs. Originally a collection of berry farms and chicken ranches, Tarzana began as Burroughs' 550-acre ranch in 1919. In 1922 the town of Tarzana was founded, however the official name "Tarzana" did not formally occur until 1927 when the 300 residents of the area chose the name through a contest. Known as the "Heart of Ventura Boulevard" in the 1930s, Tarzana was then a group of small stores on Ventura Boulevard including a grocery store, a drug store, a few small shops surrounded by acres of farmland.
WHAT IS SPECIAL ABOUT AREA?
Known as "The Home of Tarzan", Tarzana residents today have many reasons to call it home. From family neighborhoods with the conveniences of shopping malls and grocery stores, to the exclusive Braemar Country Club with its world-class golf courses, to the ethnic restaurants and cozy cafes, there is something for everyone. The surrounding mountains and the warm California sunshine add to Tarzana's serene atmosphere. Everything you need can be found in the area?great parks, excellent schools, shopping, dining, and movie theaters. In addition, when you're feeling like a night on the town, all the attractions of the greater Los Angeles area?the opera, ballet, symphony, concerts, and museums?are only a short drive away.
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